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B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission proposes to add six new ridings

B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission proposes to add six new ridings

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Electoral Boundaries Commission has released a preliminary report that recommends the creation of six new electoral districts, which would bring the total number of seats in the legislature to 93.
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China's new envoy to B.C. marks National Day, met with protest

China's new envoy to B.C. marks National Day, met with protest

Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Vancouver Shu Yang marked his first large public event Oct. 1, coinciding with National Day; Yang's residence on Granville Street was marked with protests against China's human rights records.
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Second doses of monkeypox vaccine available in B.C. this week

Second doses of monkeypox vaccine available in B.C. this week

VANCOUVER — Second doses of the monkeypox vaccine will be available to British Columbians starting this week.
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You can get slapped with a $121 fine for not having winter tires on most B.C. highways

You can get slapped with a $121 fine for not having winter tires on most B.C. highways

Be prepared.
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B.C. releases full investigative report into repeat offending

B.C. releases full investigative report into repeat offending

The province is working on three recommendations including a pilot program in Prince George
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LNG Canada 70% complete

LNG Canada 70% complete

Phase 1 on track to ship LNG by mid-decade, phase 2 still up in the air
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'A National Geographic experience': Orcas, humpbacks congregate in Salish Sea

'A National Geographic experience': Orcas, humpbacks congregate in Salish Sea

The whales spent the next three hours breaching, tail slapping and making loud vocalizations before finally disappearing into the fog.
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As costs spiral, low-income seniors are doing without, says UVic prof

As costs spiral, low-income seniors are doing without, says UVic prof

Pensions and government supports and services are flat-lining as the cost of living increases, putting fixed-income seniors in a difficult position.
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Inflation hits international students hard, with some turning to food banks

Inflation hits international students hard, with some turning to food banks

VANCOUVER — Laughter lights up the gathering twilight at Langara College in Vancouver, where first-year health science student Jagiit Singh is chatting with friends next to the school's fountain.
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From Mile Zero to the Arctic Circle – and back again

From Mile Zero to the Arctic Circle – and back again

2,800 km trip. And then another 2,800 back.
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